What is the cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Empire Bl/Washington Av - Brooklyn and arriving at Schenectady via New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Brooklyn and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Church Av and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Brooklyn to Schenectady?

The distance between Brooklyn and Schenectady is 174 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.

How do I travel from Brooklyn to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $95 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Schenectady bus from?

Brooklyn to Schenectady bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Schenectady train from?

Brooklyn to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Brooklyn to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $95 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Brooklyn to Schenectady bus arrive?

Brooklyn to Schenectady bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Schenectady station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Schenectady train arrive?

Brooklyn to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Brooklyn to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Schenectady is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Brooklyn to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 224+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Brooklyn to Schenectady - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Brooklyn to Schenectady by bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
4h 22m
$97–127
Drive 168.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Schenectadycar 168.2 mi
3h 15m
$28–41
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
4h 46m
$88–143
Line 5 subway, fly
1. Take the subway from Church Av to 125th Streetsubway
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4h 52m
$100–715
Bus via Church Av
1. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
4h 58m
$38
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 24m
$82–263

Brooklyn to Schenectady by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady every 3 hours. Tickets cost $38 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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